Authority Meeting #3/15 was held at TRCA Head Office, on Friday, April 22, 2016. The Chair Maria Augimeri, called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. PRESENT Maria Augimeri Chair Jack Ballinger Member David Barrow Member Vincent Crisanti Member Glenn De Baeremaeker Member Michael Di Biase Vice Chair Jennifer Drake Member Chris Fonseca Member Jack Heath Member Jennifer Innis Member Maria Kelleher Member Matt Mahoney Member Giorgio Mammoliti Member Mike Mattos Member Linda Pabst Member Anthony Perruzza Member John Sprovieri Member Jim Tovey Member ABSENT Paul Ainslie Member Kevin Ashe Member Justin Di Ciano Member Rodney Hoinkes Member Colleen Jordan Member Glenn Mason Member Jennifer McKelvie Member Ron Moeser Member Gino Rosati Member RES.#A35/16 - MINUTES Moved by: Jennifer Drake Seconded by: Jack Ballinger THAT the Minutes of Meeting #2/16, held on April 1, 2016, be received. CARRIED

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PRESENTATIONS (a) A presentation by Kim Krawczyk, Planner, Greenspace Conservation, TRCA, in regard

to item 7.1 - Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan.

RES.#A36/16 - PRESENTATIONS Moved by: Jennifer Innis Seconded by: Mike Mattos THAT above-noted presentation (a) be received. CARRIED

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CORRESPONDENCE (a) A letter from Eleanor McMahon, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Natural

Resources and Forestry, in regard to the Conservation Authorities Act Review.

(b) A letter dated April 14, 2016 from Jane Beecroft, Oshawa, in regard to the Scarborough

Waterfront Development Project. RES.#A37/16 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Maria Kelleher Seconded by: Vincent Crisanti THAT above-noted correspondence (a) be received. CARRIED RES.#A38/16 - CORRESPONDENCE Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: David Barrow THAT above-noted correspondence (b) be received. CARRIED

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Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Parliamentary Assistant

Room 6521, Whitney Block 99 Wellesley Street West Toronto ON M7A 1W3 Tel: 416-314-6467 Fax: 416-314-6470

Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts

Adjoint Parlementaire

Édifice Whitney, bureau 6521 99, rue Wellesley Ouest Toronto (Ontario) M7A 1W3 Tél.: 416-314-6467 Téléc.: 416-314-6470

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To all Conservation Authorities:

I am writing to update you on our progress regarding the Conservation Authorities Act review. In doing so, I would like to express my appreciation for all Conservation Authorities who participated in the first phase of the review. Your input helped identify common themes and priority areas for the next step in our review process.

For nearly 70 years Ontario and its Conservation Authorities have enjoyed a rich and productive relationship. Conservation Authorities have an impressive record of protecting people, property and communities from water-related weather events and hazards. Our Government appreciates that record and values the achievements of Conservation Authorities in protecting and managing water and other natural resources in the province.

I am pleased to share that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) will be starting its second phase of the review process which will include further engagement and input on options for strengthening Conservation Authorities. This next step will build on the initial consultation where we identified five priority areas for improvement:

Stronger oversight and accountability in decision-making;

Increased clarity and consistency in roles and responsibilities, processes andrequirements;

Modern funding mechanisms to support conservation authority operations;

Improved collaboration and engagement among all parties involved in resourcemanagement; and

Enhanced flexibility for the Province to update the Conservation Authorities Actframework in the future.

These priority areas were identified through the review as a result of the responses to the Ministry’s discussion paper.

In taking this next step we look forward to working closely with you to develop options for changes in these areas. Now that we have heard from you on what our priorities should be, this next step will assist in providing options for how we should proceed.

Our next step will include securing feedback via a discussion paper which will capture the aforementioned priority areas. This paper will be posted to the Environmental Registry in the coming weeks. We will also be announcing a working group, comprised of relevant stakeholders, including Conservation Authorities. This working group will provide us with the opportunity to take a detailed look at possible solutions, and

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together with the Registry feedback will allow us to have the kind of comprehensive overview which can lead to constructive options for change. If you have further questions regarding the Conservation Authorities Act review, please contact Jennifer Keyes, Manager, Water Resources Section, at (705) 755-5244 or jennifer.keyes@ontario.ca. In the meantime, please stay tuned. I look forward to working with all of you, as together we work to modernize and strengthen Conservation Authorities in Ontario.

Section I – Items for Authority Action RES.#A39/16 - ALBION HILLS CONSERVATION AREA MASTER PLAN Approval in Principle. Approval in principle of the Albion Hills Conservation

Area Master Plan. Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Jennifer Innis WHEREAS the Authority approved the undertaking of the Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan; AND WHEREAS the Public Advisory Committee supports the draft Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan; AND WHEREAS the Region of Peel provided a letter of support for the draft Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan dated March 1, 2016; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the draft Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan dated April 2016 be approved in principle; THAT the approved Plan be circulated to the Town of Caledon requesting endorsement of the Plan; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff establish a stewardship committee to guide the implementation of recommendations; THAT following circulation and approval at the municipal level, staff report back to the Authority to confirm final approval of the Plan; THAT TRCA staff proceed to work with project partners to develop an integrated funding strategy according to the budget schedule; AND FURTHER THAT the Region of Peel and the Public Advisory Committee be so advised. AMENDMENT RES.#A40/16 Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Jack Heath THAT the following be inserted before the last paragraph of the main motion: THAT staff report back on an expansion plan for the Albion Hills Conservation Area, a land acquisition strategy, and future relationships between Albion Hills and nearby TRCA lands and projects; THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED

THE RESULTANT MOTION READS AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS the Authority approved the undertaking of the Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan; AND WHEREAS the Public Advisory Committee supports the draft Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan; AND WHEREAS the Region of Peel provided a letter of support for the draft Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan dated March 1, 2016; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the draft Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan dated April 2016 be approved in principle; THAT the approved Plan be circulated to the Town of Caledon requesting endorsement of the Plan; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff establish a stewardship committee to guide the implementation of recommendations; THAT following circulation and approval at the municipal level, staff report back to the Authority to confirm final approval of the Plan; THAT TRCA staff proceed to work with project partners to develop an integrated funding strategy according to the budget schedule; THAT staff report back on an expansion plan for the Albion Hills Conservation Area, a land acquisition strategy, and future relationships between Albion Hills and nearby TRCA lands and projects; AND FURTHER THAT the Region of Peel and the Public Advisory Committee be so advised. BACKGROUND Albion Hills Conservation Area (AHCA) is a large nature-based recreation, education and agriculture facility situated on 495 hectares of primarily forested land. The property is located in the headwaters of the heritage Humber River watershed, in the Region of Peel within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Caledon (Attachment 1). The property is situated entirely within the Greenbelt Plan area and is identified as natural core area within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Acquired in 1955, AHCA is the first active use conservation area in the Province of Ontario. Following its acquisition, a Plan of Development that set the initial parameters for use of the facility was established in 1956. This document outlined goals for the property and set the stage for the development of several key pieces of infrastructure that are still in use today such as the internal road network, the Albion dam and a good proportion of the property's site services. Following this initial planning exercise, the property underwent a high level concept plan in 1980 and a trail improvement plan in 2009.

Over the past 60 years AHCA has expanded its operations to include a wide variety of recreational opportunities including over 40 kilometres of trails used for mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, education and interpretation. A splash pad and pool were constructed in 2009 after swimming was removed from the lake. The property is recognized as a venue for some of the largest outdoor events in the Toronto region, including the largest 24 hour mountain bike festival in North America. AHCA also offers users overnight accommodations with over 230 campsites and trailer rentals. Two separate educational facilities at AHCA, one operated by the Toronto District School Board and the other by TRCA, offer residential outdoor education programs to school children. In just over 50 years, more than 210,000 participants have become a part of the Albion Hills Field Centre legacy. Also located on the property is the Albion Hills Community Farm, a community-based farm collaborative. In combination with being a premier nature-based recreation and education facility, AHCA contains many different habitats including upland and bottomland forests, old fields and wetlands, making it a key local and regional natural heritage site. AHCA has previously been identified as an area of high potential for archaeological findings. Surveys have been conducted on the property since 1973, with 14 registered find spots ranging from isolated find sites to multiple artifacts recovered. This information coupled with a rich recent history make the property a key cultural heritage site in the Toronto region. Understanding the multiple values that AHCA delivers to TRCA, its partners and the community, and acknowledging that the property has not undergone a comprehensive planning exercise since the original Plan of Development (1956), at Authority Meeting #8/13, held on October 25, 2013, Resolution #A169/13 was approved as follows:

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has undertaken several site planning endeavors for the Albion Hills Conservation Area including the 1956 Plan for Development, the 1980 Albion Hills Concept Plan within the Watershed Plan, the 2009 Albion Hills Trail Plan and several facility site plans; AND WHEREAS no comprehensive Master Plan for the property since the 1980 Concept Plan has been undertaken;

AND WHEREAS an updated and coordinated vision and plan is needed to protect the natural and cultural heritage value of the property while still allowing for an enhancement to the existing education and recreational facilities on the property; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff develop an Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan; THAT staff establish an Advisory Committee, which would include representatives from the Aboriginal community, the Humber Watershed Alliance, interested community groups and businesses, community residents, agency staff, municipal staff and Councillors to assist with the development of the plan and to facilitate the opportunity for public input; AND FURTHER THAT the draft Master Plan, as developed with the assistance of the Albion Hills Master Plan Advisory Committee, be submitted to the Authority for approval.

Master Plan Process The AHCA Master Plan establishes a vision framework, planning objectives and recommendations that will support the revitalization and enhancement of the property over the next 25 years. The master plan was developed through a collaborative process between TRCA staff, municipal partners, stakeholders and community members. The Plan was undertaken in three phases as detailed in Table 1. Table 1: Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan development phases and major

deliverables

Planning Phase Deliverables

Phase One: Project Initiation

Site Securement and Protection Plan

Advisory committee constituency

Background Report

Vision, goals and objectives

Phase Two: Component Development

Management zones

Trail Plan

Public Use Plan

Phase Three: Project Finalization

Management recommendations

Implementation schedule and budget

Municipal, partner and TRCA Board endorsement

Throughout all three phases, staff worked with: an internal advisory committee consisting of a range of TRCA staff and a public advisory committee made up of 25 members from local businesses, partners, community leaders, municipal staff and elected officials. This was accompanied by an extensive public consultation program that included:

9,000 information and communication mail outs;

two online surveys;

seven major events participation;

three community presentations;

two public open houses;

two public hikes. The consultation and engagement process helped to ensure that the needs of the community and stakeholders were heard and addressed wherever possible. The information gathered throughout this process informed the direction and creation of the following master plan components. Vision, Goals, Objectives and Management Recommendations The AHCA Master Plan consolidates a number of core themes focused around nature, culture, agriculture, education and recreation, and therefore addresses a wide and diverse range of goals and objectives for the property. The vision for the master plan, as follows, aims to highlight the core features that make AHCA significant, while outlining how the property will continue to evolve in the decades to come:

This plan is a blueprint for revitalizing Ontario’s first Conservation Area to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Albion Hills is uniquely situated on the Oak Ridges Moraine within one hour’s drive of 8.8 million people, where five regional trails and one national trail converge. In expanding the range of options for people to enjoy nature-based adventures in every season, and by safeguarding its significant natural landscape, this plan sets the stage for Albion Hills to be a popular nature destination in the Southern Ontario region for decades to come.

The following goals and objectives seek to find balance between protecting the most sensitive natural and cultural assets of the area, while ensuring that the site can continue to serve as an important nature-based recreation and education facility for the Golden Horseshoe region. These goals and objectives were developed under the categories of the four pillars of The Living City vision and TRCA’s 10-year strategic plan:

1. Healthy Rivers and Shorelines

Goal: Management of AHCA in a manner that protects and improves the water features on the property.

Objectives:

a. That removal of the Albion dam and the restoration of the Albion pond will create a re-naturalized Centreville Creek and new public amenity space.

b. That programming and activities on the site protect, respect and enhance the property’s many water features including Centreville Creek, the Main Humber, and the large number of wetlands on site.

c. That the ongoing management of all water resources onsite seeks to address

priorities and objectives outlined in existing and future watershed plans and studies.

2. Greenspace and Biodiversity Goal: To protect and maintain the most sensitive natural, cultural and agricultural features of

the site to ensure the ongoing health and diversity of native species, habitats, landscapes and ecological functions.

Objectives:

a. That activities on the property promote and build on the natural, cultural and agricultural heritage of the site and the surrounding area.

b. That the property’s natural environments and functions continue to be protected as

habitat for plant and animal species on site and in the surrounding area.

c. That suitable agricultural lands on the property continue to be protected for locally-sourced and healthy food production.

d. That site-appropriate restoration activities be implemented to enhance the natural

cover, landform and native species of the site and surrounding area.

3. Sustainable Communities Goal: Provide an integrated community resource that offers access to a variety of

nature-based recreation activities and programs that contribute to the evolving needs of the surrounding area.

Objectives:

a. That operations within AHCA work with the community to develop and build on a sense of stewardship within the area.

b. That programming and activities on the property provide nature-based

experiences for a broad number of individuals within the Greater Toronto Area, including those who are new to outdoor experiences and those who have a long standing relationship with the outdoors.

c. That programming and activities on the property take into account and adapt to

major challenges facing the region including climate change and a shifting and growing demographic.

d. That new developments within AHCA take advantage of green building

technologies, sustainable infrastructure and site design.

4. Business Excellence, a Green Economy and Responsive Governance Goal: That activities and operations within AHCA are developed within a sustainable

business model that builds on partnerships to ensure high value to the community.

Objectives:

a. That successful partnerships for the ongoing operation and development of AHCA be strengthened and that new partnerships for future programming and operations be investigated.

b. That an entrepreneurial approach be developed in the management of the

property.

c. That programs, facilities and operations on the site are provided with the resources needed to ensure optimal function and ongoing success.

Management recommendations were also created to provide instruction and direction on how to accomplish the goals and objectives of the plan. These recommendations have been separated into the following categories: Natural Heritage; Restoration; Culture; Agriculture; Stewardship and Outreach; Partnerships; and Road Improvements. Key management recommendations include the following:

Ensure all management work occurs during appropriate times to minimize impacts on the vegetation, breeding birds, and dispersing or migrating amphibians and reptiles, overwintering and hibernating amphibians and reptiles, and bat nurseries and hibernacula.

Prioritize projects that restore natural succession and improve the quality of headwater drainage features on the properties.

Pursue opportunities to preserve and interpret heritage sites for public education.

Continue to support the growth of healthy local food products within AHCA in accordance with TRCA's Near Urban Agriculture Policy.

Establish a stewardship committee to help TRCA achieve the goals, objectives, and recommendations set out in the Plan.

Seek out additional partnership opportunities to help realize the vision goals and objectives of the master plan.

Investigate the inclusion of electric vehicle charging stations at appropriate parking areas within AHCA.

Investigate opportunities to provide alternative bookings within the education centres to fill vacancies.

Combined, the vision, goals and management recommendations provide a solid foundation for managing AHCA in a manner that balances the recreational, educational and agricultural needs while protecting the ecological form and function of the area. Public Use Framework The public use framework was established through a combination of stakeholder consultation, research on demographics and recreation trends, and a needs assessment of the property. The framework provides a guiding structure for a majority of the public use and trail-focused recommendations within the master plan. The four main components within the framework include: optimize and restore existing features; create new opportunities in emerging tourism markets; improve capacity as a four season destination; and provide inclusive opportunities to a diverse audience. 1. Optimize and Restore Existing Features Throughout the planning process, multiple stakeholders highlighted the importance of optimizing the large portfolio of existing infrastructure. With a majority of infrastructure dating back to the 1970s, there is strong rationale to update and enhance current features to realize their full potential. A major component of this piece includes the Albion dam which was constructed on Centreville Creek in 1965 as a means for providing parks users with a recreational swimming destination. In 2009, swimming was removed from the lake in response to a number of factors including declining water quality and safety concerns, and replaced with a splash pad and pool. In 2011, as part of TRCA’s Dam Safety Program, a Dam Safety Review (DSR) was conducted on the Albion dam. The DSR investigation revealed several deficiencies with the structure which initiated a number of temporary corrective actions to the structure. Following the DSR, TRCA undertook a feasibility study to assess the alternatives for the Albion dam. This study highlighted a number of obstacles related to rebuilding the dam including:

compatibility with the Humber River Watershed Plan and Humber River Fisheries Management Plan;

the difficulty in obtaining TRCA and Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry permits;

the ongoing desire to provide an enhanced water-based experience for the public; and

the overall high cost to rebuild the dam.

As a result, TRCA undertook the development of a new vision for the renewed Centreville Creek and new amenity area following the decommissioning of the dam. A conceptual site plan and perspective renderings were developed to assist in the communication of this vision as part of this process. The new conceptual site plan includes an enhanced water-based experience with a series of boardwalks, lookout platforms and trails adjacent to the creek. This new infrastructure will encourage public interaction, education and interpretation with the water feature and will highlight themes around natural fisheries, and headwaters function. Additional recommendations within this component of the framework include restoring and optimizing the Albion chalet. This will be achieved through a 50 percent expansion that will result in creating an accessible and renovated community event and gathering space that will remain flexible to meet the needs of the surrounding community. Additionally, through research conducted as part of the planning process, it was also recognized that the existing splash pad and pool needs to be enhanced to continue to meet the evolving community needs. The existing features primarily accommodate a young demographic of users, and in order to enhance the existing infrastructure, an expansion to the existing water play facility and beach centre building is recommended. This will build on the opportunity to improve the current capacity of the existing infrastructure, and attract a larger demographic of users. A number of additional improvements to the existing 40 kilometre trail system, 234 existing campsites, and site servicing upgrades are also recommended to maximize user experience and increase sustainability. 2. Create New Opportunities in Emerging Tourism Markets The second component within the framework seeks to create new opportunities in emerging tourism markets. This piece builds on the desire of TRCA’s partners and stakeholders to provide nature-based adventure tourism while creating a regional draw across southern Ontario. As the destination for some of the largest outdoor events in the Toronto region, this plan recognizes the need to build on this existing market and create an enhanced venue space for existing and future events. The removal of the dam and restoration of Centreville Creek provides the opportunity to create a new venue space for both large and small events within the community. This space will be serviced utilizing a flexible stage and naturally graded amphitheatre seating. Another key tourism recommendation includes the construction of a lookout tower to create a major draw in the Toronto region. As highlighted in the consultation process, the tower will provide a unique opportunity to view, interpret and educate the public regarding the most significant landscapes in Ontario. This includes views across the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine, west to the confluence of the Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment, and through the Humber River watershed to the Toronto skyline. The tower also will have the potential to provide opportunities for climate research and information gathering. Identified as a key priority through the engagement process, the Master Plan makes recommendations to build on the existing mountain biking program. This will be achieved through providing a biking area for skills development and additional features for all levels of riders on the existing trail system.

3. Improve Capacity as a Four Season Destination As TRCA’s only four season conservation area, the third component in the framework aims to increase winter recreation opportunities. This will be achieved through expanding or enhancing existing programming such as fatbiking, skate skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. New winter recreation opportunities will include a skating trail on existing campground roads, and a tubing hill adjacent to the toboggan hill. 4. Provide Inclusive Opportunities to a Diverse Audience Identified as a key theme throughout the consultation process, each of the following recommendations offers flexible and accessible opportunities to accommodate a wide range of users. These recommendations seek to address changes in the demographic profile of the region, including an aging population structure. In order to provide an adventure themed accessible feature that builds on the scenic qualities of the site, research showed a trend around elevated walkways and trails. The Master Plan makes a recommendation to include an accessible canopy trail that will be implemented as a second phase of the lookout tower development. This feature will offer users an accessible viewing area that incorporates an element of adventure. Additional recommendations include providing both accessible campsites and yurts, developing an accessible Green Trail loop, creating an accessible trail link between the two main recreation hubs on the property, and ensuring that the trail system accommodates a wide variety of users and levels of experience. These recommendations build on the knowledge that the population of the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel is aging and that AHCA will need to provide opportunities for all abilities. RATIONALE Located within 100 kilometres or a one hour drive of approximately 8.8 million people, including the City of Toronto, AHCA plays an integral role in providing both rural and urban communities with the opportunity to experience a wide variety of recreation, education and agriculture focused activities. AHCA plays a major role in the community as it is both TRCA’s and the Town of Caledon’s most visited conservation area with 158,000 visitors. TRCA anticipates that there will be increased demand for greenspace and recreation as the population of the Region of Peel is projected to increase by 52% over the next 25 years, including a 50% increase in the population of the Town of Caledon. In line with this growth, the Region of Peel also forecasts that the population aged 65+ is increasing rapidly, and could triple by the year 2036. These population projections underscore the need to provide opportunities, not only for the current population, but to plan for the future changes in demographics as the Region continues to grow. The AHCA Master Plan builds on TRCA and provincial land use policies and plans, municipal official plans and secondary plans. The Master Plan used the principles laid out in TRCA’s 10-year strategic plan to help guide the recommendations and move TRCA towards its vision for The Living City. By rethinking greenspace to maximize its value, this plan will once again position AHCA as a leader in nature-based recreation and education by creating a variety of activities aimed at engaging more people with nature more often.

The AHCA Master Plan was developed in consultation with the Region of Peel and the Town of Caledon. The Region of Peel has been involved in this process and has provided a letter of support for the project dated March 1, 2016 (Attachment 2). This plan provided the opportunity to consult with stakeholders about current needs, address emerging tourism markets, conduct research on demographics and undertake a needs assessment on the property. This process will ensure that AHCA remains positioned as a premier nature-based recreation and education facility in southern Ontario. All members of the Public Advisory Committee had the opportunity to review and comment on all the plan components and recommendations. Additionally, public interest groups and stakeholders have been involved throughout the planning process and have expressed their support for the plan. FINANCIAL DETAILS The total cost to implement the capital development identified in the AHCA Master Plan is estimated at $27,217,000 over 10 years. Each project has been assessed for its priority and phased into the schedule accordingly. A summarized budget for the AHCA Master Plan is shown in Attachment 3. The Master Plan identifies a number of potential funding sources including municipal partners, private partnerships, and recreation and infrastructure grants. Staff will continue working within the capital budget process to allocate funding based on priorities. All cost estimates are preliminary and will be refined as detailed work plans are developed and financial capacity is evaluated. The detailed work plans for each major capital development will include comprehensive business cases, lifecycle costing, and the creation of a tangible asset framework for the Plan. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE The successful implementation of the AHCA Master Plan will require the efforts of TRCA and its partners. TRCA will take the following actions:

Circulate the Master Plan with approval in principle by TRCA to the Town of Caledon Council for endorsement (spring 2016).

Circulate the Plan with approval in principle to the Regional Municipality of Peel and Public Advisory Committee (spring 2016).

Request that the Regional Municipality of Peel and Town of Caledon incorporate the Master Plan in the planning and land use policies and practices for its jurisdiction (spring 2016).

Publish the Master Plan and distribute to relevant stakeholders and seek support (summer 2016).

Report back to the Authority to confirm municipal endorsement and partner support, and to receive final approval (fall 2016).

Work with the Public Advisory Committee to establish a stewardship committee to assist in the implementation of recommendations.

Continue to work with the TRCA staff Budget Committee to secure the funds necessary to achieve the vision set forth in the Master Plan.

Plan and implement projects according to the appropriate project schedule. Report prepared by: Kimberly Krawczyk, 416-936-1335 Emails: kkrawczyk@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Kimberly Krawczyk, 416-936-1335 or Mike Bender, 416-400-2111 Emails: kkrawczyk@trca.on.ca or mbender@trca.on.ca Date: April 11, 2016 Attachments: 3

Attachment 2

Attachment 3 Albion Hills Conservation Area Master Plan Capital Budget

Item Cost ($)

Optimize and Restore Existing Features:

Lakeview Area Public Use

Chalet

Waterplay Expansion

Trail and Campsite Improvements

$11,502,000

Create New Opportunities in Emerging Tourism Markets

Venue and Event Space

Lookout Tower

Bike Skills Area

Technical Trail Features

$2,654,000

Improve Capacity as a Four Season Destination

Skating trail

Fatbiking

Tubing Hill

Expand and enhance skate skiing and snowshoeing

$1,218,000

Create Inclusive Opportunities for Diverse Audience

Accessible canopy trail

Accessible trails and links

Accessible yurts and camping

Feature bypass and novice bike track

$6,215,000

Capital Infrastructure

Workshop replacement

Road repaving

Septic improvements

Communication upgrades

$5,628,000

TOTAL MASTER PLAN $27,217,000

RES.#A41/16 - SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS WEST PROJECT Coastal, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering Services. Award

of contract for Coastal, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering services in support of the Scarborough Bluffs West Project Environmental Assessment.

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: Jennifer Drake THAT Contract #10001645 to provide Coastal, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering services in support of the Scarborough Bluffs West Project Environmental Assessment be awarded to Shoreplan Engineering Limited at a total cost not to exceed $248,000.00, plus HST; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of 20% of the contract cost as a contingency allowance if deemed necessary; AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement the contract including the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND City of Toronto Council, on December 9 and 10, 2015, adopted the following Capital Budget decision:

City Council include a Toronto Water Capital contribution towards the following project, identified as a priority restoration project by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and identified as “shovel ready”, as part of the 2016 Toronto Water Capital budget, with funds from the Toronto Water Capital reserve as follows: - $2,000,000 for Scarborough Bluffs West Project Environmental Assessment with a

total project cost of $2,000,000 cash flowed over the 2 or 3 year life of the project.

The Scarborough Bluffs West Project will explore opportunities to provide multiple benefits to public use and recreation, shoreline protection, aquatic habitat restoration and natural heritage improvements along the Lake Ontario shoreline between Bluffer’s Park and R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, Toronto. An Individual Environmental Assessment (EA) is required by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change because of the scale of work, complexity and potential for significant environmental effects associated with the Project. Following direction from the City of Toronto, the Scarborough Bluffs West Project EA will be formally initiated upon completion of the Scarborough Waterfront Project EA, currently underway in the east. The timeline for this initiation is expected to be early 2017. In 2016 TRCA will work with an internal and external technical team to complete the necessary baseline information studies required to support the EA. In support of the Project, TRCA requires Coastal, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering services, as outlined in the Request For Proposal (RFP) #10001645, to undertake the planning of the Scarborough Bluffs West Project as outlined in the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (EA Act). TRCA will be responsible for managing the successful consultant contract throughout the EA process.

RATIONALE RFP #1000645 for Coastal, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering services for the Scarborough Bluffs West Project EA was made publically available to prospective consultants on the procurement website www.biddingo.com on March 11, 2016. A total of 23 firms downloaded the full RFP package. On March 30, 2016 TRCA received three proposals and bids in advance of the RFP submission deadline. Proposals by the following consulting firms were received:

Riggs Engineering Limited;

Shoreplan Engineering Limited; and

Orbit Engineering Limited. The Procurement Opening Committee opened the proposals on March 30, 2016 and deemed that all three proposals met the minimum requirements of the RFP. The proposal bids were as follows:

Consulting Firms Fees (Plus HST)

Shoreplan Engineering Limited $248,000.00

Riggs Engineering Limited $356,000.00

Orbit Engineering Limited $570,000.00

Members of the Proposal Selection Committee (Lisa Turnbull, Alexis Moxley, Nancy Gaffney, Maria Zintchenko and Moranne McDonnell) evaluated the proposals using a scoring method consisting of 70% of the total marks based on the technical review of the proposal and the remaining 30% based on the fee proposal. At the Proposal Selection Committee review meeting, it was determined that the technical proposal and fee proposal (valued at $248,000.00, plus HST) submitted by Shoreplan Engineering Limited offered the best combination of service and value. The criteria used to evaluate the submissions included the following:

experience, qualifications, and availability of consultant and its employees/sub-consultants proposed for the services;

consultant’s understanding of the services, Project and scope of work;

proposed approach and methodology for the services including an assessment of any anticipated difficulties and the proposed approach to overcome them;

proposed schedule, benchmarks, timelines and work plan, and ability to comply with proposed schedule; and

cost of services. Consultant scores were as follows:

Criteria Shoreplan Engineering

Limited

Riggs Engineering

Limited

Orbit Engineering

Limited

Conformance with the terms of the RFP (10%) 10.0 % 9.6 % 6.0 %

Experience and qualifications (20%) 17.2 % 12.6 % 2.9 %

Understanding of scope of work, including proposed approach, methodology, workplan and schedule (25%)

25.0 % 22.5 % 5.0 %

Expertise and availability of personnel (15%) 13.8 % 11.4 % 4.2 %

Reasonableness of cost (30%) 30.0 % 24.8 % 9.0 %

TOTAL (100%) 96.0 % 80.9 % 27.1 %

Shoreplan Engineering Limited demonstrated clearest understanding of the project and presented the best approach and methodology, including anticipation of potential efficiencies (e.g., potential to reduce the number of study area segments and therefore reduce modelling effort). Importantly, Shoreplan Engineering Limited demonstrated the highest amount of applicable experience by highlighting shoreline protection and waterfront development projects undertaken with/under direction of TRCA. Lastly, while Shoreplan Engineering Limited rates were comparable to Riggs Engineering rates, Shoreplan staff hours allocation was more reasonable and therefore their bid was lowest. While Riggs Engineering Limited showed a clear understanding of the project and submitted a thorough approach and methodology, the firm did not demonstrate experience comparable to that of Shoreplan Engineering Limited. In addition, the role and qualifications of their geotechnical sub-consultant was not well-articulated. Orbit Engineering Limited demonstrated the lowest understanding of the project as well as the least clear approach and methodology. Their submission did not include a detailed workplan or staff hours allocation, and their bid was the highest. Based on the above, the Proposal Selection Committee is recommending that the contract be awarded to Shoreplan Engineering Limited. FINANCIAL DETAILS Costs for the Coastal, Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering services is $248,000.00, plus 20% contingency, plus HST. Funds are available from the City of Toronto and will be invoiced and tracked through account number 242-02. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE

Assess and Characterize Existing Conditions: review existing data and identify information gaps, establish and calibrate the coastal engineering, sediment transport and water quality models, assess the existing shoreline structures and identify potential need for retrofits, and provide technical expertise during public consultation activities.

Develop and Evaluate Shoreline Segment Alternatives: develop shoreline configurations, assess impacts on coastal processes and water quality, undertake technical review of alternatives’ impacts, and provide technical expertise during public consultation activities.

Refine and Undertake a Detailed Effects Assessment of the Preferred Alternative: refine alternatives, and provide technical expertise during detailed effects assessment, impact mitigation measures development and public consultation activities.

Develop a Monitoring Program, Implementation Plan and Final Drawings: develop a monitoring program for implementation, modify design drawings as required to assist TRCA in developing habitat mitigation/compensation plans for regulatory approvals, prepare a preliminary implementation plan (construction methodology) and capital cost for each project component, produce final drawings as per regulatory and TRCA requirements, and provide technical expertise during public consultation activities.

A comprehensive list of consultant team tasks, roles and responsibilities can be found in RFP #10001645. Report prepared by: Maria Zintchenko, extension 5847 Emails: mzintchenko@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Lisa Turnbull, extension 5645 Emails: lturnbull@trca.on.ca Date: April 4, 2016 Attachments: 1

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RES.#A42/16 - LYME DISEASE AND BLACKLEGGED TICK MONITORING UPDATE Lyme disease status update and overview of 2015 blacklegged tick

surveillance activities. Moved by: Mike Mattos Seconded by: Jennifer Drake THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to continue to incorporate Lyme disease and blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) related information into the TRCA Employee Health and Safety training and ensure TRCA field staff has access to tick removal tools; THAT TRCA staff be directed to continue to make information on Lyme disease and blacklegged ticks available at field centres, conservation areas and other TRCA facilities in order to increase the awareness of visitors; THAT TRCA staff be directed to continue to facilitate tick surveillance activities conducted by public health agencies and academic institutes, also to liaise with regional public health units in the regions of Peel, Durham and York, and the City of Toronto to receive up-to-date information and share surveillance data regarding Lyme disease and blacklegged ticks; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff be directed to identifying ticks found on TRCA properties, and to submit any blacklegged ticks found to regional public health units to be further tested for the Lyme disease causing bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi). CARRIED BACKGROUND Lyme disease is one of the most common vector-borne diseases in North America. The disease is named after the Town of Lyme (Connecticut, USA), where a number of cases were identified in 1975. Lyme disease causing bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, is typically transmitted by certain ticks to a wide range of birds, reptiles and mammals including dogs and humans. The primary transmitter of Lyme disease in Ontario is blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis), commonly known as deer ticks. Blacklegged ticks prefer wooded, brushy areas that provide the humidity they need to survive. Exposure to ticks may be greatest in the woods (especially along trails) and the fringe area between the woods and the edge of the forest. Ticks usually search for a host from the tips of low-lying vegetation and shrubs. Ticks do not jump or fly; they grab onto their animal hosts that brush against vegetation, and then they crawl around to find a place to bite. In 2009, Lyme disease became a nationally reportable disease in Canada. This means that all health care professionals should report cases of Lyme disease to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The annual incidence of reported human Lyme disease cases has increased markedly in Canada since 2009 (Attachment 1). In about 80% of cases, early Lyme disease is characterized by a skin lesion, which expands to a diameter of more than 5 cm from the site of the tick bite. The signs and symptoms of early Lyme disease also include fever, headache, muscle/joint pain and fatigue. If left untreated, the disease can progress to swelling of the joints from arthritis in one or more joints, problems with the nervous system, and persistent weakness and fatigue. Though rare, Lyme disease can be fatal.

Recent studies suggest that the incidence of Lyme disease in Canada is increasing as populations of blacklegged ticks are spreading north. This northward movement may be driven by movement of mammal hosts and by adventitious introductions from attachment to bird hosts. As global climate continues to warm, researchers predicted that the distribution and intensities of ticks and tick-borne infections will increase as well. At Authority Meeting #5/15, held on May 29, 2015, Resolution #A82/15 was approved, in part, as follows:

…THAT TRCA continue to facilitate tick surveillance activities conducted by public health agencies and academic institutes, also to liaise with regional public health units in the regions of Peel, Durham and York, and the City of Toronto to receive up-to-date information and share surveillance data regarding Lyme disease and blacklegged ticks; …

This document is intended to provide the Authority with an update on the results of tick surveillance activities carried out last year. Surveillance Results - 2015 Passive surveillance involves the voluntary submission of ticks found on humans and domestic animals, by the public, veterinarians and healthcare professionals for further testing. TRCA’s public health unit partners only accept tick specimens found on humans, not domestic animals. All TRCA’s public health partners reported that the number of ticks submitted annually has increased steadily since 2010. Active tick surveillance, also known as tick dragging, is conducted by a team of staff dragging strips of white cloth, mounted on poles behind them through habitats that are suspected of harbouring ticks. Tick dragging is considered the most effective method of harvesting wild ticks. In the fall of 2014, eleven blacklegged ticks were found for the first time during active tick surveillance conducted by the City of Toronto Public Health, Durham Region Public Health and York Region Public Health in the Rouge Valley. As the result, several of these ticks tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi. In 2015, blacklegged ticks continued to be found in the Rouge Valley, and several collected ticks tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi. A map of Lyme disease risk areas (Attachment 2) has been developed by Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (Public Health Ontario) to reflect the results of active tick surveillance in the Rouge Valley. Public Health Ontario declared the Rouge Valley and surrounding areas as an “estimated Lyme risk area”. The City of Toronto Public Health Unit has also collected blacklegged ticks from two additional locations including Algonquin Island (Central Toronto Islands), and Morningside Park (Scarborough). Researchers from University of Guelph also conducted active tick surveillance activities in four locations on TRCA properties in the summer of 2015. No ticks were found during these surveys. Since blacklegged ticks will also feed on, and be transported by migratory birds, it should also be noted that there is a chance of encountering a blacklegged tick almost anywhere within TRCA’s jurisdiction. RATIONALE TRCA takes the apparently increasing incidence of Lyme disease seriously, and recognizes that there are direct implications to the organization, as follows:

TRCA one of the largest landowners in the Toronto region, and its properties include large areas of natural lands;

many TRCA staff work in the field, therefore these staff might have increased exposure to ticks, and ultimately Lyme disease;

many visitors use and enjoy TRCA facilities such as conservation areas, field centres and resource tracts, thus their potential exposure to ticks increases;

TRCA has been recognized as a leader in assessing and promoting climate change issues;

communication with the vector-borne disease divisions of regional public health units had been established through TRCA’s West Nile Virus Monitoring and Surveillance Program and these staff are now incorporating Lyme disease into their various communication approaches.

FINANCIAL DETAILS The future cost implication of this issue to the organization is not clear at this time. Most of the awareness activities can be undertaken within the scope of TRCA's existing health and safety, and facility management approaches. Additional costs associated with monitoring (if determined necessary), property management, tick control activities or updates to signage used at TRCA properties or facilities, will need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The cost associated with the identification of any ticks found and submitted by staff or the public from TRCA lands during the 2016 field season is expected to be minimal (i.e. <$1,000) and will be covered through the West Nile Surveillance and Monitoring Project (account 124-34). DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will continue to include the issue of ticks and Lyme disease in TRCA's health and safety training to raise awareness of all employees, and in particular those that will be working in the field. Tick-safe work procedures continue to be circulated. TRCA is not the expert on Lyme disease or the ticks that carry/transmit it, and as such it is expected that TRCA should use the most up-to-date information that is available from the health agencies that are on the front line of existing and emerging health issues in the Province of Ontario. In addition, TRCA will ensure that a tick removal kit is readily available for all field staff. TRCA staff will continue to cooperate with Parks Canada, public health units and other stakeholders to share up-to-date surveillance results and resources. Staff in the Environmental Monitoring and Data Management section has the capacity to identify adult ticks to species and will identify tick(s) found on TRCA properties. If blacklegged ticks are found, the specimens will be forwarded to the National Microbiology Laboratory for further testing; if nymphs (immature stage) are found, only the ones belonging to the genus Ixodes will be submitted for further identification. Ticks submitted by the general public will not be accepted, the inquiries will be re-directed to the appropriate public health unit. Blanket Permission to Enter (PTE) agreements from TRCA were issued in 2015 to regional public health unit partners to facilitate active surveillance purposes on TRCA properties. It is expected that regional public health units have TRCA’s cooperation and support in 2016 and to receive another PTE in the spring.

Signage on TRCA properties incorporating information on the potential presence of ticks and the Lyme disease issue has been posted in York Region, and the City of Toronto will post signage in the Rouge Valley, Morningside Park and Algonquin Island by May of this year. Lastly, staff will continue to respond to public inquiries regarding blacklegged ticks and Lyme disease. Staff that is presently involved with TRCA's West Nile Virus Monitoring and Surveillance Program will use the various regional health department committees as sources of information on the Lyme disease issue, and will communicate important updates to other staff. Report prepared by: Jessica Fang, 289-268-3947 Emails: jfang@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Scott Jarvie, 289-268-3941; Jessica Fang, 289-268-3947 Emails: sjarvie@trca.on.ca; jfang@trca.on.ca Date: March 29, 2016 Attachments: 2

Attachment 1 The numbers of reported Lyme disease cases by province in Canada in 2013. (Source: National Lyme Disease Surveillance in Canada 2013 : Web Report. http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/publications/diseases-conditions-maladies-affections/lyme-surveillance-2013/index-eng.php)

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RES.#A43/16 - WEST NILE VIRUS MONITORING UPDATE Summary of the 2015 West Nile Virus Monitoring and Surveillance

Program and receipt of the annual report - West Nile Virus Vector Larval Mosquito Monitoring Report - 2015.

Moved by: Mike Mattos Seconded by: Linda Pabst THAT the annual report "West Nile Virus Vector Larval Mosquito Monitoring Report - 2015" be received; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff be directed to circulate the annual report to the public health units of the regional municipalities of Peel, Durham, York and the City of Toronto; THAT TRCA staff be directed to continue to participate in the Regional West Nile Virus Advisory Committees in the regional municipalities of Durham and York; AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff be directed to continue larval mosquito monitoring in wetlands and stormwater management ponds on TRCA-owned land in the summer of 2016. CARRIED BACKGROUND West Nile virus (WNV) is a virus transmitted through mosquitoes to birds and incidentally to humans. In Ontario, the first outbreak happened in 2002 and more recently a significant outbreak occurred in 2012. The annual level of WNV activity and risk of exposure depends on the number of infected bird hosts and the number of adult mosquitos carrying the virus in a given year. WNV outbreaks are difficult to predict, therefore WNV management is focused on prevention and control, which is collectively undertaken by the provincial, regional and municipal health agencies in Ontario. At Authority Meeting #4/15, held on April 24, 2015, Resolution #A65/15 was approved, in part, as follows:

...AND FURTHER THAT TRCA staff be directed to continue West Nile virus larval mosquito monitoring in wetlands and stormwater management ponds on TRCA-owned land during the 2015 summer season.

As per Authority Resolution, WNV surveillance and monitoring activities were implemented in the summer of 2015. The following summarizes these activities and results: Summary of WNV Monitoring Program Activities in 2015 TRCA's program continued to implement a "three-pronged" approach including public education, collaboration with regional public health units, and larval mosquito monitoring and surveillance on TRCA properties. Public education activities focused on updating WNV website link on TRCA’s website, and the distribution of WNV related information to conservation areas and TRCA offices. Collaboration with regional health units required TRCA staff to attend regional WNV Advisory Committees meetings, share collected data and notify the regions of any sites with high potential risk of WNV. TRCA received an Order on April 12, 2015 from the Medical Officer of Peel Regional Health under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7 to assist with the implementation of control measures to reduce the number of mosquito larvae in the Heart Lake Wetland Complex in Brampton. It is anticipated that TRCA will receive a similar Order from the Peel Regional Medical Officer in 2016.

Mosquito larvae monitoring was undertaken at 47 monitoring sites including 41 wetlands (two new sites added in 2015) and six stormwater management ponds (SWMPs) across the TRCA jurisdiction from June 1 to August 29, 2015. Each site was visited five times at approximately two-week intervals. Data collected were used to determine potential WNV risk, and appropriate control measures were taken in deemed necessary. Summary of Monitoring Results The 2015 sampling season yielded a total of 7,563 mosquito larvae from wetlands and 355 mosquito larvae from SWMPs. Unlike the monitoring results obtained from previous years, the monitoring data in 2015 showed that more than half (53%) of the larvae collected in wetlands were mosquito species that are capable of transmitting WNV to humans. The predominant mosquito species that is capable of transmitting WNV was Aedes vexans (19%) in 2015 as opposed to Culex pipiens. The high numbers of Aedes vexans could be attributed to the amount of precipitation received early in the season, noting that in 2010, a similar trend showed that higher precipitation in the month of June caused higher abundance of Aedes vexans (Attachment 1 – Figure 1). However, monitoring results showed that most wetlands (33 out of 41) posed minimal risk for harbouring WNV vector mosquitoes. Most mosquitoes were collected from a few localized hot spots. Eight hot spots were identified in 2015: Glen Haffy Conservation Area, Grenadier Pond in High Park, Eglinton Flats, Claireville Conservation Area, Albion Hills Conservation Area, Evergreen Brick Works, and two unnamed wetlands in Vaughan. Each of these sites received larvicide (Bti) treatments by the regional health units as proactive measures to address WNV concerns. It should be noted that these identified sites do not pose any immediate threat to the public; the designation of a "hot spot" only implies that the larval mosquitos found are of the variety that have been known to transmit the virus to humans once they have emerged as adults and have first bitten an infected bird. The proactive nature of this monitoring program and the subsequent action is designed to control and reduce the number of the adult mosquitos available to transmit the virus, thus reducing the potential exposure to humans. Similar to the findings in the previous years, 75 % of mosquito species collected in SWMPs were the ones capable of transmitting WNV to humans. None of the SWMPs monitored were identified as hot spots in 2015. Compared to 2014, a moderate increase in the WNV infection rate in humans was observed in Ontario (Attachment 1 – Figure 2), with 33 reported human cases. It is difficult to predict the annual level of WNV activity, however in general temperature is the major influencing factor. Since the past winter had been mild, Ontario could experience a higher year of WNV activity in the summer of 2016. This is because with the mild winter conditions, more hibernating Culex pipiens and Culex restuans, which over-winter as adult females, are expected to survive, and emerge in the spring. The ability to detect hot spots, and subsequently take appropriate control measures continue to highlight the importance of regular and continuous seasonal monitoring of mosquito abundance on TRCA lands. A copy of the Annual Report: "West Nile Virus Vector Larval Mosquito Monitoring Report - 2015" will be available on the TRCA website at http://trca.on.ca/dotAsset/221540.pdf for reference. Copies will be provided to Members upon request.

RATIONALE As a major owner of greenspace, including substantial wetland areas, TRCA has had an interest in the WNV issue. As a measure of due diligence and at the request of regional health units, TRCA has been routinely monitoring larval mosquitoes in TRCA's natural wetlands and selected SWMPs since 2003. The objectives of this monitoring program has been to identify preferred breeding sites of mosquitoes, assess the level of WNV risk, and reduce human exposure to the virus by taking appropriate measures such as housekeeping activities (grading small depressions, garbage removal) and if necessary the application of larvicide. TRCA's program activities include public education, collaborating with the regional health units and conducting larval mosquito monitoring on TRCA-owned lands. The data collected over the years has been beneficial in guiding management decisions related to wetland protection and creation, land management planning and has assisted the public health agencies with their public education and outreach campaigns. FINANCIAL DETAILS Funding for the 2016 WNV surveillance and monitoring activities is available under the Regional Watershed Monitoring Program with capital funding support from the regions of York, Peel and Durham, and the City of Toronto. A small amount of revenue is generated (up to $ 3,000) by the program on an annual basis through the provision of mosquito larvae identification training for regional health staff. Overall this funding will be sufficient to support the 2016 surveillance field work and staff support to liaise with the regional health units and to respond to standing water complaints. The funding is not however expected to cover any costs associated with control measures if deemed necessary. If larviciding or site remediation is required as a control measure, the associated costs will be covered through TRCA Land Management funding. In the past three years, TRCA partnered with the various regional health departments in order to have sites treated with larvicide in a timely manner and at no cost to TRCA. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff will continue surveillance activities at approximately 47 sites on TRCA-owned lands. Staff will continue to liaise with regional health units and participate in WNV advisory committees throughout the 2016 field season and will continue to respond to public inquiries on WNV and reports of standing water on TRCA property, in addition to providing general information for both the public and staff on WNV. Standing water complaints will be reviewed and addressed following the established Standing Water Complaint Procedure. Staff will continue to identify sites of concern on TRCA property through larval monitoring and advise other TRCA departments on maintenance or management duties required to reduce the number of potential breeding sites for mosquitoes. In addition, TRCA will be providing data to researchers at York University to support the development of a statistical model to predict the potential future distribution and development of the mosquito species Aedes aegypti in southern Ontario - the main species associated with the transmission of the Zikka virus, dengue fever and the chikungunya virus. Although this species is not currently present, it is of interest to researchers as a potential effect of changing climate in southern Ontario. Report prepared by: Jessica Fang, 289-268-3947 Emails: jfang@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Scott Jarvie, 289-268-3941; Jessica Fang, 289-268-3947 Emails: sjarvie@trca.on.ca; jfang@trca.on.ca Date: March 29, 2016 Attachments: 1

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RES.#A44/16 - FOREST HEALTH AND EMERALD ASH BORER Annual Update. To provide an update on the status of significant or new

forest health pests/threats for 2014 within the TRCA jurisdiction, and an update on the TRCA management to address the threat posed by the emerald ash borer to ash trees within the TRCA jurisdiction.

Moved by: Jack Ballinger Seconded by: Linda Pabst WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) owns and manages numerous forests and conservation areas and is engaged in numerous forest management initiatives on both private lands and TRCA-owned lands; AND WHEREAS emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect species that poses a serious threat to all ash (Fraxinus spp) trees within the TRCA jurisdiction, affecting forest biodiversity, public safety and TRCA operations; AND WHEREAS TRCA has the ability and responsibility to lessen the impact from forest pests and invasive species including EAB by developing effective management approaches; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff continue to work with all levels of government to monitor trends and conditions of current forest insect and invasive plant populations and to formulate appropriate strategies to manage or eliminate those threats; THAT staff continue to integrate an appropriate EAB management approach into all relevant TRCA actions and initiatives; THAT staff continue to engage with TRCA's partners in the coordinated and effective management of EAB, including providing expertise and advice to TRCA's municipal partners and neighbouring conservation authorities (CA) as they develop and implement their respective EAB management plans; AND FURTHER THAT the forest health working group continue to report back annually to the Authority regarding issues and threats, including EAB, their implications and recommended responses. CARRIED BACKGROUND At Authority Meeting #3/15, held on March 27, 2015, Resolution #A39/15 was approved as follows:

...AND FURTHER THAT the forest health working group continue to report back annually to the Authority regarding issues and threats, including EAB, their implications and recommended responses.

The TRCA Forest Health Working Group was established in January 2010 to monitor forest health issues, facilitate coordination and improve efficiencies between internal departments and programs. The objectives of this report are to provide: 1) a summary of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) Silvicultural Forest Health Report, which outlines the status of significant or new forest health pests for 2015; 2) a status report on TRCA's EAB management activities.

2015 Silvicultural Forest Health Report The OMNRF, with the assistance of the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) and local agencies, monitors potentially harmful forest pest populations and forest damage caused by pest outbreaks and abiotic disturbances across Ontario. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) works to prevent the initial introduction and spread of non-native forest pests and diseases such as EAB and Asian long-horned beetle (ALHB). This report is intended to update the Authority on the newest and most pressing pest and disease concerns; it is not intended to provide a comprehensive summary of these concerns.

In general, 2015 showed continuing declines in most forest pests, as was the case in the previous three years.

Larch casebearer continues to be found in relatively low numbers throughout Ontario. The infestations are very spotty and should have very little impact on TRCA forest health if the pest does arrive in the GTA. Stand health, composition and distribution all help decrease the potential impact of this forest pest.

Gypsy moth populations continue to decline with only very light levels of defoliation occurring in the Toronto area.

Forest tent caterpillar populations are also declining but could see an outbreak in the next few years. Past outbreaks have generally occurred approximately every 10 years.

Beech bark disease continues to spread and is found in virtually all of TRCAs jurisdiction. Tree mortality is very high with only a small percentage able to survive the fungal attack. Large surviving specimens may be resistant to the disease while small saplings or trunk sprouts are often disfigured or of poor form as a result of the infection.

Biological control measures continue for dog strangling vine (DSV) with results looking favourable. While it is unlikely the plant will ever be fully eradicated in Ontario, it is hoped that in time it will attain the same rare status as in its native range in the Ukraine.

There have been no further findings of hemlock wooly adelgid in Ontario. TRCA staff continues to work with partners to monitor for any possible findings in the GTA.

Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB) The current status of ALHB in Toronto remains unchanged from 2015. This infestation was first reported in August, 2013 prompting the CFIA to impose a 46 square kilometre Regulation Area in an attempt to eradicate the beetles. By May 2014, 7,500 potential host trees had been removed in an area within 800 metres of the initial find. Monitoring for additional ALHB continues with none found to date. The regulated area will be lifted and the infestation declared eradicated if no additional insects are detected through 2018. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Update EAB continues to be the current single largest threat to forest health in the GTA. The cumulative Ontario mortality to the fall of 2015 was estimated at 237,000 combined hectares. The infestation continues to expand outward from Toronto with a total increase for 2014 of approximately 45,000 hectares. The impacts of the pest are visible throughout TRCA’s jurisdiction, with the infestation confirmed south from north of Highway 9 in the west to the Glen Major area in the east. To date all of the ash trees removed have been located on properties where the EAB has been confirmed through the presence of extensive galleries on the Ash trees sampled.

Regional Watershed Monitoring Update As part of TRCA's Regional Watershed Monitoring Program, TRCA’s Terrestrial Fixed Plot Monitoring is one of the tools used to monitor forest health. This program was initiated in 2008 to detect spatial and temporal trends in the vegetation, breeding bird, amphibian and red-back salamander communities in select areas within the TRCA jurisdiction. Findings to date suggest that regionally, forest communities are relatively healthy, but that urbanization is having negative effects on both flora and fauna. Urban forests have more invasive plant species, fewer sensitive plant species and fewer sensitive forest birds than rural forests. Temporal analysis is showing that forest birds are declining in rural zones, which is a signal of emerging problems in our rural forests. TRCA continues to monitor these trends and report back annually on any significant findings. Work Completed to the End of 2015 Inventory of ash trees which had the potential to be hazardous on TRCA-owned/managed land was completed in 2012/2013. Surveys located 29,213 Ash trees along trails, adjacent to infrastructure, near public use areas and adjacent to private property. Abatements of these trees are continuing on schedule in both Peel and York regions, with removals totaling 2,550 and 2,500 respectively. Ash removal operations will be completed at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area and the Kortright Centre for Conservation early in 2016. Any material that can be salvaged will be sold to help offset management costs. Non-merchantable material is being made available within the TRCA to support habitat creation projects. TreeAzin injection treatments continue on 428 high value ash trees. A small number of previously treated trees were damaged in the ice storm of 2014 to such an extent that further treatment was determined to be inappropriate. FINANCIAL DETAILS It is estimated that TRCA's 2016 proposed EAB management implementation activities excluding the Rouge National Urban Park will cost in the order of $1,071,000 as follows:

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2016 EAB Budget Estimate 2016 Approved Funding

Peel $358,000 $360,000

York $152,000 $150,000

Durham $561,000(3) $0

Toronto $0 (1) $0

Rouge Park/Parks Canada $310,000 (2) pending (1) Head Office and Black Creek Pioneer Village costs are being covered through facility operating budgets, with the

remainder of TRCA owned ash in Toronto being managed by City staff. (2) Rouge National Urban Park figures cover ash trees in York and Durham regions and exclude costs within the City

of Toronto. It is anticipated that those costs would be carried by the City of Toronto under the current land management agreement with TRCA/Parks Canada.

(3) Durham EAB budget reflects the budget estimates through to 2016 minus the Durham funding which was re-directed for 2015. Staff continue to investigate funding opportunities as they relate to potential future ash management options.

The above costs reflect the relative distribution of ash tree assets on TRCA-owned and managed properties and are predicated on assumptions of ash tree mortality rates and associated abatements. Funding is allocated within the 2016 capital budget from the regions of Peel and York to address TRCA's approved EAB management approach. To date EAB abatements have received no additional funding from Durham Region, and have only been completed through the re-direction of funds from other lower priority projects.

DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Staff continues to work collaboratively with partners to monitor for the presence of any new or anticipated invasive pests. Through efforts with the University of Toronto, location opportunities are being investigated for the possible release of the hypena moth which has been shown effective in the battle against dog strangling vine. The hemlock wooly adelgid working group has been working with partners to teach effective monitoring techniques in hopes of locating any infestations before they are able to become firmly established. The TRCA nursery continues to treat ash seed trees to ensure the future supply of nursery stock for potential species reestablishment. In order to ensure effective implementation, management plans have been finalized that help to relate and incorporate the approved EAB management approach into existing forest health initiatives undertaken by TRCA. Significant steps have been taken by TRCA toward developing and implementing an effective plan for the management of EAB. While it is unknown how long TreeAzin treatments will be required to protect selected Ash trees, removals have been continuing either on or ahead of schedule in both York and Peel regions. The removal of identified ash trees in York will be completed in 2017 with Peel being completed the following year. The regional municipalities of Peel and York have supported TRCA's requests for additional budget allocations to address EAB management on TRCA-owned and managed lands within their respective regions for 2016. Staff will continue to liaise with municipal staff on the progress of TRCA's efforts, and to discuss the availability of funding for future management options. Significant funding challenges still remain in Durham Region where the infested ash trees are expected to start failing, putting trails and private property at risk. Through ongoing Managed Forest Program activities and the Regional Watershed Monitoring Program, staff will continue monitoring forest insects and pests, and implementing projects aimed to limit the impact of these agents on forest health and habitat. Report prepared by: Tom Hildebrand, extension 5379 Emails: thildebrand@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Tom Hildebrand, extension 5379. Emails: thildebrand@trca.on.ca Date: March 31, 2016

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RES.#A45/16 - BOYD CENTRE STORAGE FACILITY Contract #10001094 - Design, Supply and Installation of Boyd Office

Storage Facility. Award of Contract #10001094 for the design, supply and installation of an equipment storage facility at the Boyd Centre.

Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: David Barrow THAT Contract #10001094 for the design, supply and installation of an equipment storage facility at the Boyd Centre be awarded to DeMan Construction Corp. at a total cost not to exceed $203,706.60, plus HST, it being the highest ranked proposal meeting Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) specifications; THAT TRCA staff be authorized to approve additional expenditures to a maximum of 25% of the total cost of the contract as a contingency allowance, if deemed necessary; AND FURTHER THAT authorized staff be directed to take the action necessary to implement the contract including obtaining any approvals and the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED BACKGROUND Two Restoration and Infrastructure groups operate out of the Workshop Facility at the Boyd Centre: the Restoration Projects group and the Monitoring and Data Management group. Together, they share space, equipment and vehicles. In the past decade, operations out of the Boyd Workshop Facility have significantly expanded, and retrofits to accommodate this growth have included the construction of a storage and work shop building as well as parking lot and roadway expansions (Attachment 1). In addition, new equipment was purchased to account for increased capital works. In total, 61 corporate equipment pieces are stored at Boyd. Of those, 25 were purchased in the last five years, marking a 70% increase in inventory. The equipment inventory stored at the Boyd Workshop Facility is estimated at $420,000. The existing Workshop Facility was constructed in 2009 and has already reached maximum capacity. The expanded equipment inventory has made it so that the current facility is no longer adequate to handle the increased activity, placing undo strain on the building and impacting daily operations. Moreover, equipment and supplies have had to be stored outdoors, leaving it at risk of theft, damage and premature weathering. Therefore, further expansion is required to address the operational needs at the Boyd Centre. To this end, TRCA requires the services of qualified contractors to design and construct a second storage facility. This storage facility would be constructed near the current Boyd Workshop Facility. RATIONALE

The workshop and new storage facility will support restoration and monitoring projects. Their activities are integral to many projects and programs throughout the Toronto region. Similar to previous years, Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation projects group will work on numerous programs and projects accounting for over $11 million dollars of capital expenditure. Some of these works and projects include:

fish community monitoring;

shoreline restoration;

Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) Master Plan implementation:

Cell Two: coastal wetland creation;

colonial bird management and monitoring;

TTP Turtle Characterization Study.

Ashbridges Bay Environmental Assessment;

Canada Goose Management Program.

Petticoat Conservation Area, Ajax Waterfront – meadow creation.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries research.

Durham waterfront aquatic/fish monitoring.

Etobicoke/ Mimico/Humber/ Don/ Waterfront habitat implementation plans:

wildlife boxes (bat, bird, fisher, etc.);

habitat structures (log tangles, perching poles, hibernacula, etc.).

Stormwater management oond maintenance and retrofits:

L’Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre in Scarborough;

Lower Duck Pond in High Park, Toronto.

Gatineau Hydro Corridor Meadow creation:

ongoing meadow creation and management;

habitat structure (song bird and pollinator box) installation.

Integrated restoration planning and implementation in the Rouge watershed:

Wetland;

stream restoration;

plantings;

Rouge National Urban Park support. Proposal The Request for Proposal (RFP) described the need for a new storage facility to be constructed to service the program needs of the two groups and to accommodate future growth projections. Bidders were asked to propose design options with the following specifications:

approximately 15 m x 30 m in size;

at least 1 m concrete side wall perimeter;

3 m minimum clearance within the structure (free span structure);

two 14'x14' overhead doors (garage doors) to allow for a work truck to drive through the building;

two man doors;

indoor electrical access, including lighting and outlets;

exterior lighting around doorways;

options for commercial grade concrete and/or gravel flooring;

water/weather resistant cover or building envelop. RFP #10001094 was publicly advertised on the electronic procurement website www.biddingo.com on November 24, 2015 and closed on January 14, 2016, and were opened that day by the Procurement Opening Committee. The scope of work for this assignment includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the provision of design/engineering services including all permits and approvals from governing agencies to supply all labour and materials to deliver and install a storage facility for heavy equipment and supplies at the Boyd Workshop Facility. A total of 83 companies reviewed the documents on-line and 15 companies attended the mandatory tender briefing on December 1, 2015 in accordance with the requirements of the RFP.

Two addenda were issued to respond to questions posed and to assist bidders in preparing their bid submissions. Four bid proposals were received. The Selection Committee of TRCA staff (John DiRocco, Ryan Bolton, Natalie Racette) reviewed the proposals. The criteria used to evaluate and select the recommended consultant/contractor were based on qualifications and experience, quality of the proposal, design/structural details, as well as reasonability of cost. A summary of the received fee proposals and the scoring of the bidders by the Selection Committee is as follows, with more detail provided in Attachment 2.

Contract #10001094 - Design/Build Boyd Office Storage Facility

Bidder Quote Total Weighted Score (Out of 100)

DeMan Construction Corp. $203,706.60 86.66%

R-Chad General Contracting Inc. $160,000.00 41.85%

MN Dynamic Construction Ltd. $246,331.50 74.66%

Berkim Construction Inc. $239,195.00 80.22%

Based on the Selection Committee’s review of the proposals and upon calling references, DeMan Construction Corp. was evaluated the highest by the committee. Therefore, staff is recommending that the contract be awarded to DeMan Construction Corp at a total upset cost not to exceed $203,706.60 , plus HST, plus a contingency allowance of 25 percent if deemed necessary by TRCA staff. FINANCIAL DETAILS Contract cost is to be charged to the Restoration Services account 429-10 for the Boyd Workshop Yard Improvement. In accordance with the approved project capital funding model, it is expected that the capital budget deficit will be treated as a receivable in anticipation of deficit retirement over subsequent five years through the application of project revenues and other reserves. Report prepared by: Natalie Racette, extension 5603 Emails nracette@trca.on.ca For Information contact: Ralph Toninger, extension 5366 Emails: rtoninger@trca.on.ca Date: April 5, 2016 Attachments: 2

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Weighted Score (10%) 6.94% 10.00% 9.44% 9.17%

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Years in business 9.33 10 9.67 7 10

Number of projects similar to budget 1.67 5.67 8 5 10

Number of projects similar scope 2.33 13.67 16.67 11 20

Project Manager years with company 3.33 7.67 9.33 6.33 10

Weighted Score (20%) 6.67% 14.80% 17.4% 11.73%

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Approach and Methodology 1.67 10 8.67 8.33 10

Weighted Score (25%) 4.17% 25.00% 21.67% 20.83%

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Resume of project team members 1 8.33 9.67 9 10

Weighted Score (15%) 1.07% 12.86% 14.64% 13.93%

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Weighted Score (30%) 23.00% 24.00% 17.00% 19.00%

TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE (out of 100) 41.85% 86.66% 80.22% 74.66%

RES.#A46/16 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Highway 27 Langstaff GP Limited and Central Carpentry Limited, CFN

55531. Acquisition of property located north of Langstaff Road and west of Regional Road 27, municipally known as 8682 Regional Road 27, in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, under the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020," Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed.

(Executive Res.#B18/16) Moved by: David Barrow Seconded by: Chris Fonseca THAT 1.8551 hectares (4.584 acres), more or less, of vacant land, located north of Langstaff Road and west of Regional Road 27, said land being Part of Lot 9, Concession 9 and designated as Part 2 on Registered Plan 65R-36070, municipally know as 8682 Regional Road 27 in the City of Vaughan, Regional Municipality of York, be purchased from Highway 27 Langstaff GP Limited and Central Carpentry Limited; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT the firm Gardiner Roberts LLP, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining any necessary approvals and signing and execution of documents. CARRIED

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RES.#A47/16 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020 Lake Ontario Waterfront Component, Scarborough Sector George Lazarevski and Robert Sterijevski, CFN 55363. Acquisition of

property located south of Kingston Road and east of McCowan Road, municipally known as 13 Pine Ridge Drive, Scarborough, Ontario, under the "Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020," Lake Ontario Waterfront Component, Scarborough Sector.

(Executive Res.#B19/16) Moved by: David Barrow Seconded by: Chris Fonseca

THAT 0.703 hectares (1.737 acres), more or less, of vacant land, located south of Kingston Road and east of McCowan Road, municipally known as 13 Pine Ridge Drive, Toronto, said land being Part of Lots 139, 140, 141, 154, 155, 156, and 157 on registered Plan M-440 and designated as Part 6 on draft reference plan, prepared by Ertl Surveyors, Ontario Land Surveyors, dated March 30, 2014, be purchased from George Lazarevski and Robert Sterijevski; THAT the purchase price be $2.00; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT the firm Gardiner Roberts LLP be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining any necessary approvals and signing and execution of documents. CARRIED

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RES.#A48/16 - GREENLANDS ACQUISITION PROJECT FOR 2016-2020 Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River Watershed Edeltrudy Marie Kraker, CFN 53719. Purchase of a property located north of Highway 9 and east of Airport Road, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, County of Simcoe, under the “Greenlands Acquisition Project for 2016-2020", Flood Plain and Conservation Component, Humber River watershed.

(Executive Res.#B20/16) Moved by: David Barrow Seconded by: Chris Fonseca THAT 4.10 hectares (10.14 acres), more or less, located north of Highway 9 and east of Airport Road, being Part of Lot 2, Concession 2, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, County of Simcoe, be purchased from Edeltrudy Marie Kraker; THAT the purchase price be $37,300.00; THAT Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) receive conveyance of the land free from encumbrance, subject to existing service easements; THAT the firm of Gardiner Roberts LLP, be instructed to complete the transaction at the earliest possible date. All reasonable expenses incurred incidental to the closing for land transfer tax, legal costs, and disbursements are to be paid; AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining any necessary approvals and signing and execution of documents. CARRIED

RES.#A49/16 - CITY OF TORONTO Request for Permanent Easement City of Toronto, Humber River Watershed, CFN 55530. Receipt of a

request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement for a new storm sewer adjacent to 75 Topcliff Avenue, located east of Jane Street and south of Finch Avenue, in the City of Toronto, Humber River watershed.

(Executive Res.#B21/16) Moved by: David Barrow Seconded by: Chris Fonseca WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is in receipt of a request from the City of Toronto to provide a permanent easement required for a new storm sewer, located east of Jane Street, south of Finch Avenue, in the City of Toronto; AND WHEREAS it is in the best interest of TRCA in furthering its objectives as set out in Section 20 of the Conservation Authorities Act to cooperate with the City of Toronto in this instance; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT a permanent easement containing a total of 0.067 hectares (0.166 acres), more or less, be granted in favour of the City of Toronto, said lands being Block E of Registered Plan M-945, City of Toronto, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Registered Plan 66R-28493; THAT consideration be the nominal sum of $2.00, in addition all legal, survey and other costs be paid by the City of Toronto; THAT the City of Toronto shall fully indemnify and save harmless TRCA from any and all claims from injuries, damages or loss of any nature resulting in any way, either directly or indirectly, from the granting of this easement or the carrying out of construction; THAT said easement be subject to the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry in accordance with Section 21(2) of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter C.27, as amended, if required; AND FURTHER THAT authorized TRCA officials be directed to take the necessary action to finalize the transaction including obtaining any necessary approvals and the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED

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RES.#A50/16 - MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Vendors of Record. Award of Contract #10001104 for the supply of

mechanical and electrical related goods and services from May 1, 2016 to May 1, 2017.

(Executive Res.#B22/16) Moved by: David Barrow Seconded by: Chris Fonseca

WHEREAS Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is the owner of several properties that require on-call mechanical and electrical services; AND WHEREAS in December 2015, TRCA pre-qualified nine contractors through a publicly advertised process based on experience, certifications and a good standing Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) certificate related to mechanical and electrical services; AND WHEREAS the successful pre-qualified contractors were invited to submit unit pricing for a variety of on-call services that was evaluated based on price and relevant experience; THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT TRCA staff establish a Vendors of Record (VOR) arrangement with three electrical contractors and three mechanical contractors for the supply of on-call services less than $10,000 per occurrence for the period of May 1, 2016 to May 1, 2017; THAT the vendors be ranked based on price and where the primary supplier is not available, staff be authorized to use the next highest ranked supplier; AND FURTHER THAT authorized officials be directed to take the necessary action to implement the contract including the signing and execution of documents. CARRIED

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Section II – Items for Authority Information RES.#A51/16 - SECTION II – ITEMS FOR AUTHORITY INFORMATION Moved by: Linda Pabst Seconded by: Glenn De Baeremaeker THAT Section II items 10.2.1 – 10.2.4, inclusive, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #2/16, held on April 8, 2016, be received. CARRIED Section II Items ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES (Executive Res.#B23/16) ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES (Executive Res.#B24/16) CLEANING SUPPLIES 2016-2018 (Executive Res.#B25/16) SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING REMOVAL SERVICES 2016-2018 (Executive Res.#B26/16)

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Section III – Items for the Information of the Board RES.#A52/16 - TRCA DAMS AND FLOOD CONTROL INFRASTRUCTURE Report on the Ecological Impact and Mitigation. To report on the ecological

impact of TRCA-owned flood infrastructure on the surrounding environment and the existing strategies to mitigate these impacts. The potential for, and challenges to, environmental improvement measures are also identified.

Moved by: Glenn De Baeremaeker Seconded by: David Barrow THAT item 8.1 – TRCA Dams and Flood Control Infrastructure be deferred to a future Authority meeting. CARRIED

______________________________ RES.#A53/16 - SECTION III – ITEMS FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE BOARD Moved by: Mike Mattos Seconded by: Matt Mahoney THAT Section III item Summary of Procurements, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #2/16, held on April 8, 2016, be received. CARRIED

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Section IV – Ontario Regulation 166/06, As Amended RES.#A54/16 - SECTION IV – ONTARIO REGULATION 166/06, AS AMENDED Moved by: Jack Heath Seconded by: Chris Fonseca THAT Ontario Regulation 166/06, as amended, item 10.4, contained in Executive Committee Minutes #2/16, held on April 8, 2016, be received. CARRIED

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TERMINATION ON MOTION, the meeting terminated at 10:53 a.m., on Friday, April 22, 2016.

Maria Augimeri Chair /ks

Brian Denney Secretary-Treasurer